May 3, 2021 - Served double-blind. The wine appears as a deep golden color. Medium+ viscosity. The nose is a fascinating combination of intense honey suckle, orange blossom, coriander, candied oranges, and candied nuts. The palate follows suit with more honey suckle, citrus blossom and a slight nutty characteristic. There is definitely some residual sugar here. There is really good acid keeping everything afloat. The finish is long and short of cloying. Really impressive texture. Based on the color and the somewhat oxidative notes, I figured this had at least 10-15 years of age on it. I vacillated between Sauternes and Riesling…ultimately calling Sauternes from Barsac (feeling as though this was more Semillon than Sauvignon Blanc). I chose, poorly. But the wine is good and it positively begs for spicy Asian food. This bottle has held up really well and there seems to be quite a lot of life left in it!
November 17, 2017 - The wine was medium golden in colour and offered dried fruits, peach, freshly baked rye bread and mild spice on the nose. On the palate, the wine showed peach, apricot, citrus, honey, honeyed spice and jasmine tea, with superb length of the tea- and mild spice-infused finish. The medium-bodied Riesling had a strong acidic spine balancing the sweetness, was balanced and harmonious and drank well. In a good place now.
November 17, 2012 - medium gold color; pleasant nose but fairly closed; tastes old, sweet, and delicious
July 28, 2009 - In an excellent place right now. Balanced, with good minerality. Long and complete.
April 4, 2009 - Had it during a mutual working weekend at the house. Did not go to well with italian sausages and raking
March 27, 2009 - Nice with somewhat spicy food.
June 20, 2008 - Exceeded expectations.
A very nice balance in this wine.